I have created this blog for the descendants of the Highlanders who emigrated from the Isle of Lewis, either by choice or forced eviction. Driven by a desire for a better life for their families, these brave souls set forth from their island into an unknown world with few possessions and lacking skills they would need. My family ties include Smith, MacDonald, MacIver, Morrison, and Campbell. I invite all who can trace their roots back to Lewis to share their stories, successes and research.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Angus MacIver to Quebec.
Angus MacIver was the brother of the aforementioned Kenneth and Murdo. Angus was married to Mary Matheson and they had 10 children. They emigrated to the Eastern Townships of Quebec in 1851 and settled in Winslow. Their children were Annabella (b. 1825) married a MacLeod, Donald (b. 1827), he may have married Margaret MacLeod, Catherine (b. 1829) married Donald MacAulay, Colin (b. 1832) married firstly Mary Murray and secondly Mary MacIver, Marion (b. 1838) married Murdo Morrison, Angus (b. 1840) married Catherine Gillanders, Ann (b. 1842), Murdo (b. 1845), Kirsty (b. 1849) and Mary (b.1849).
Another MacIver branch
Murdo MacIver (b. 1781) was the son of Colin MacIver and lived at 19 Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis. Murdo was married to Kirsty Murray and they had six children. Isabella (b. 1803) married Donald MacLeod of Lower Barvas, John (b. 1811), Flora (b. 1812) married Angus Morrison, Allan (b. 1814) married Mary MacIver, Donald (b. 1821) married Ann Murray, and Colin (b. 1821).
Donald MacIver and Ann Murray emigrated to Bruce Township in 1863 and later moved to Southampton Town, Bruce County. They had a large family of 12 children, Margaret (b.1852), Mary (b. 1854), Kirsty (b. 1856), Ann (b. 1860), Murdo (b. 1864), Margaret (b. 1865), Mary ( b. 1867), Isabella (b. 1869), Catherine (b. 1873), William (b. 1875), Malcolm (b. 1878) and Margaret (b. 1880).
Donald MacIver and Ann Murray emigrated to Bruce Township in 1863 and later moved to Southampton Town, Bruce County. They had a large family of 12 children, Margaret (b.1852), Mary (b. 1854), Kirsty (b. 1856), Ann (b. 1860), Murdo (b. 1864), Margaret (b. 1865), Mary ( b. 1867), Isabella (b. 1869), Catherine (b. 1873), William (b. 1875), Malcolm (b. 1878) and Margaret (b. 1880).
Some MacDonalds from Lewis
John MacDonald (1780-1830) married Ann Graham ( 1780-1853) and lived in Upper Shader, Isle of Lewis. They had five children, Catherine (b. 1811), Roderick (b, 1814), Angus (b. 1817), Mary (b. 1818) and Margaret (b. 1821).
Catherine married John Graham and they emigrated to the Eastern Townships of Quebec but then moved to Bruce County about 1855. They lived on Con. 8 Lot 28 Huron Township.
Roderick married Henrietta 'Effie' MacLeay in 1844. They came to Huron Township in 1851 and settled on Con. 8 Lot 27.
Angus never married.
Mary married Donald MacDonald and remained in Upper Shader.
Margaret married Murdo MacLeod of 20 Arnol, Isle of Lewis.
Taking a closer look at Roderick, he had a family of seven children. John (b. 1847) married Mary Morrison, Bella (b. 1849) married John W. MacIver, Annie (b.1852), Margaret (b. 1854) married John D. MacDonald, Mary (b. 1857) never married, Richard (b. 1859) remains a mystery, and Colin (b. 1859) first married Jane 'Ann' Murray and after her death married Catherine MacDonald.
John MacDonald and Mary Morrison lived on Con 8 Lot 27 and had a family of seven children.
John's brother Colin had five children with his first wife and lived on Con 8 Lot 27. Colin had a child, Annie Jane, with his second wife, but she died in infancy.
The descendants of these MacDonalds are still in Bruce County as well as other place in Canada.
Catherine married John Graham and they emigrated to the Eastern Townships of Quebec but then moved to Bruce County about 1855. They lived on Con. 8 Lot 28 Huron Township.
Roderick married Henrietta 'Effie' MacLeay in 1844. They came to Huron Township in 1851 and settled on Con. 8 Lot 27.
Angus never married.
Mary married Donald MacDonald and remained in Upper Shader.
Margaret married Murdo MacLeod of 20 Arnol, Isle of Lewis.
Taking a closer look at Roderick, he had a family of seven children. John (b. 1847) married Mary Morrison, Bella (b. 1849) married John W. MacIver, Annie (b.1852), Margaret (b. 1854) married John D. MacDonald, Mary (b. 1857) never married, Richard (b. 1859) remains a mystery, and Colin (b. 1859) first married Jane 'Ann' Murray and after her death married Catherine MacDonald.
John MacDonald and Mary Morrison lived on Con 8 Lot 27 and had a family of seven children.
John's brother Colin had five children with his first wife and lived on Con 8 Lot 27. Colin had a child, Annie Jane, with his second wife, but she died in infancy.
The descendants of these MacDonalds are still in Bruce County as well as other place in Canada.
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